Stephen Fry Quotes
I've always believed that everything that is said from authority is either the authority of one's own heart, one's own brain, one's own reading, one's own trust, but not the authority of someone who claims it because they're speaking for God and they know the truth because it's written in a book. That, essentially, is where I come from. In a sense, tolerance is my religion. Reason is my religion.
Stephen Fry
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As an athlete, my health has always been important to me.
Caitlyn Jenner
The easiest way around the bases is with one swing of the bat.
Earl Weaver
I see many black males grasping for some thread of hope. There are so many destructive practices, glimpses into a psychic abyss. That must be very frightening.
Yusef Komunyakaa
As human beings, we all have reasons for our behavior. There may be people who have certain physiological issues that dictate why they make certain choices. On the whole, though, I think we're dictated by our structure, our past, our environment, our culture. So once you understand the patterns that shape a person, how can you not find sympathy?
Forest Whitaker
Video games and YouTube.com are creatively booming, even though Web design, as demonstrated by the ugly clutter of most major news sites, is in the pits.
Camille Paglia
I go to assume a task more difficult than that which devolved upon Washington. Unless the great God, who assisted him, shall be with me and aid me, I must fail; but if the same omniscient mind and almighty arm that directed and protected him shall guide and support me, I shall not fail - I shall succeed.
Abraham Lincoln
If your heart is in love, you can do anything.
Vanessa Paradis
Set realistic goals, keep re-evaluating, and be consistent.
Venus Williams
Of course, in the United States, which at the time was a very young country, there were also class distinctions. They weren't as pronounced, but they quickly evolved as well.
Iris Chang
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, for there are plenty of others.
Otto Rank
My stepdad is a Patriots fan, so I've become a Pats fan, too.
Victoria Justice
I like change, and I like being in the middle of change.
Gary William Flake
The 'Backlisted' podcast describes itself as 'giving new life to old books'. In each episode, John Mitchinson and Andy Miller are joined by a guest from the world of books who brings along some overlooked gem to enthuse about.
David Hepworth
I like the way my heart beats, I like the way I think; I don't need or want anything to change that.
Jordin Sparks
O, wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world, That has such people in't!
William Shakespeare
Chickens are cheerless birds, I advise you to keep geese which can be taught to follow like dogs, one needs all the companionship one can get in these days.
Nancy Mitford
I've always believed that everything that is said from authority is either the authority of one's own heart, one's own brain, one's own reading, one's own trust, but not the authority of someone who claims it because they're speaking for God and they know the truth because it's written in a book. That, essentially, is where I come from. In a sense, tolerance is my religion. Reason is my religion.
Stephen Fry
